Group Attacks Aregbesola for Leading Coalition to Dislodge Tinubu in 2027

Peter Uzoho 

As Nigeria’s political environment gets charged ahead of the next general elections, a group known as the Yari Renaissance Movement for Tinubu 2027, has taken a swipe at a former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) , Rauf Aregbesola, for leading a coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

In a statement issued yesterday by the Chairman of Yari Renaissance Movement for Tinubu 2027, Kabir Ali Danbaba, the group said comically that the dream of Aregbesola’s new party, ADC, was to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

Mocking a recent statement by Aregbesola, the group noted that one of his strategies to victory was for the opposition forces to unite under a common platform.

The movement further quoted the former Osun State governor as saying that the ADC was building a broad coalition of progressive-minded Nigerians to dislodge President Tinubu’s administration in 2027.

The statement read, “Aregbesola, It’s Okay to Dream Big!

We read with big smiles on our faces, a statement credited to a former governor of Osun State and erstwhile Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, now the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), disclosing the dream of his party to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

“He dropped this hint while addressing some ADC stakeholders at a recent meeting in Akure, Ondo State capital.

“Indeed, dreaming big can be beneficial if balanced with realistic planning, hard work, and adaptability. Regardless, the choice of dream is also crucial to result. It is not enough to just dream big.

“One of Aregbesola’s strategies to victory is for the opposition forces to unite under a common platform. He said the ADC was building a broad coalition of progressive-minded Nigerians (progressive indeed) to dislodge President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2027.

“Let us put personal interests aside and unite. We have multiple elections ahead —presidential, National Assembly, and state elections — and with unity, we cannot be defeated,” he said.”

While not underestimating whatever the ADC relies on at the moment, the group said Aregbesola, who used to be one of the closest persons to the President knows quite well the might of the man called Asiwaju Tinubu and his capacity for results.

According to the statement, to sit back with a few disgruntled and propound the impossible is the height of deceit by the ADC leadership. 

While boasting that President Tinubu will not only return in 2027, the group added that he would be a factor in the choice of his successor, while the bunch of ADC if still in existence then will watch helplessly.

The group also accused Aregbesola of being ungrateful to his benefactor – Tinubu, whom they said brought him to political limelight despite his shortcomings.

The statement further read, “Unfortunately, it has remained inconceivable that Ogbeni Aregbesola, a man who has benefitted the most from President Tinubu’s good heart and generosity is the one leading a revolution against him. How do you explain this? 

“A man considered you someone after his heart, and made you a commissioner in charge of one of the best ministries (Works) in Lagos, when all that was asked for on your behalf was Special Adviser. He made you governor in spite of the evident difficulties set on your path, and went through months of legal tussle to bring this dream to reality.

“As governor, he kept on spoon-feeding you, just to give your government a strong footing, and ensure you did not end up in shame. He gave you so much latitude at the expense of several other people in the politics of Lagos State – including his other mentees – a development that now made you think you “have come of age” and could pay back good with evil.

“Even if Asiwaju Tinubu chooses to look away from this sacrilege, his eleda (maker) would not consent to it. You’ve trampled on the good heart of a man and still willing to do more harm just because you envy, and covet all that he is, and has become.

“While we will not wish you and your co-travellers well in this adventure, we also make bold to say that this movement against your benefactor is moribund at birth, and every gang-up conceived in mischief against a man who has done you no wrong will not see the light of the day.

“You can continue to dream big, and regale in class impudence accompanied by cultural profanity, posterity is equally marking you down for a deserving comeuppance. It’s a matter of time,” it added.